The Changing Face of Beauty in Northeast India

The Apatani women of India's Ziro Valley were once famous for their facial tattoos and nose plugs, but this practice has declined over the past two decades. In this captivating short from filmmakers Matteo Vegetti and Sarah Trevisiol, Apatani elder Bullo Dith talks about how her culture has changed.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.

The Changing Face of Beauty in Northeast India

The Apatani women of India's Ziro Valley were once famous for their facial tattoos and nose plugs, but this practice has declined over the past two decades. In this captivating short from filmmakers Matteo Vegetti and Sarah Trevisiol, Apatani elder Bullo Dith talks about how her culture has changed.

The Short Film Showcase spotlights exceptional short videos created by filmmakers from around the web and selected by National Geographic editors. We look for work that affirms National Geographic's mission of inspiring people to care about the planet. The filmmakers created the content presented, and the opinions expressed are their own, not those of the National Geographic Society.